Tod Davis
Born: 7/24/1924 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 12/31/1978 in West Covina, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-04-27 | Final Game: 1951-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas Oscar Davis
Biography
Tod Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1951. Serving primarily as a position player, he appeared in 42 games during his brief career. Davis showcased his abilities primarily with a bat, recording 21 hits, which included 1 home run and 6 runs batted in. His batting average stood at .233, reflecting the challenges faced by many players during the post-war era of baseball, a time marked by the return of veterans from World War II and the integration of the sport.
Though his time in the major leagues was short, Davis contributed to the teams he played for, bringing a competitive spirit typical of the era. He did not record any stolen bases, indicating a more traditional playing style focused on contact and situational hitting rather than speed on the base paths. Davis's career, though modest in statistical output, is a reminder of the many players who made their mark in the evolving landscape of baseball during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 90 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 0.233 | 0.310 | 0.289 | 0.599 | -73.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHA | AL | 31 | 75 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 0.267 | -73.7 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 11 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 13 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| SS | 14 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 5 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | PHA | 3B | 12 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| 1949 | PHA | SS | 14 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 5 | 9 |
| 1951 | PHA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | PHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 14 |